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Kingston Branch Events

  • Wednesday 11 February 2026 Valentines Luncheon – SSM
  • Wednesday 4 March 4 2026 – SSM
  • Wednesday 8 April 2026 – ANAF
  • Wednesday 6 May 2026 AGM – SSM

Quebec Branch Events

  • 11 fevrier Mensuel, Citadelle
  • 12 mars Mensuel, Res. Navale
  • 14 mai Huere de bonne entente, Valcartier
  • 10 juin Nensuel, Citadelle

51e tournoi de ballon-balai du CMRSJ 29 janvier au 1er février

Le 51e tournoi de ballon-balai du CMRSJ se tiendra du 29 janvier au 1er février, et l’enthousiasme est déjà bien présent pour cet événement très attendu.

En réponse à une forte demande, les finales seront de nouveau diffusées en direct sur les chaînes YouTube et Facebook du Chapitre Fort Saint-Jean, permettant à tous de vivre l’action, peu importe où ils se trouvent. La description des matchs sera assurée par Serge Massé et Léo Gravelle, qui apporteront dynamisme et expertise à la diffusion.

Nous sommes également très heureux de souligner l’appui renouvelé de RMCAA, qui a généreusement contribué pour un montant de 7 000 $ afin de soutenir la tenue du tournoi.

Si vous ne pouvez pas être sur place, la webdiffusion demeure la meilleure façon de suivre la compétition et d’encourager les équipes.

https://www.youtube.com/live/kKfDkQ0dkuI?si=8z9APzUCGZUu-7F3

The 51st CMRSJ Broomball Tournament will take place from January 29 to February 1, and excitement is already building for this much-anticipated event.

In response to strong interest, the finals will once again be broadcast live on the FSJ Branch YouTube and Facebook channels, allowing everyone to be part of the action wherever they are. Live commentary will be provided by Serge Massé and Léo Gravelle, adding expert insight and energy to the games.

We are also very pleased to highlight the continued support of the RMCAA, which has generously contributed $7,000 to help make this tournament a success.

If you are unable to attend in person, the live broadcast is the perfect way to follow the competition and cheer on the teams.

https://www.youtube.com/live/kKfDkQ0dkuI?si=8z9APzUCGZUu-7F3 

Carr Harris Cup Weekend 6-7 February 2026

The Royal Military College Hockey Alumni Association and the Royal Military Colleges Alumni Association are excited to host the RMC Hockey Alumni Ticket Package as part of the 40th Anniversary celebration of the Carr-Harris Cup taking place on Saturday February 7th, 2026 at the Slush Puppy Place in Kingston Ontario.
This year marks 140 years of hockey at RMC which started with one of the first recorded hockey games in Canada when the Royal Military College and Queen’s University faced off for the first time on 10 March, 1886 in Kingston Harbour in front of City Hall. Additionally this years game will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Carr-Harris cup, which was inaugurated in 1986 to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the first RMC vs Queens game and the contributions of the Carr-Harris Family to both institutions.
Do not miss this exciting weekend celebrating the RMC Hockey Program. Join alumni, family and friends to cheer on the Paladins and witness some fantastic USports Hockey. This is a family friendly event. Wear Red & White with pride as we come together to support the Paladins and reconnect with the RMC Community. We look forward to seeing you there!
General admission tickets can be purchased here:  https://www.slushpuppieplace.com/event/38th-carr-harris-cup/ 

Tickets are $75/person and are available through this link – http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CarrHarris2026 

RMC Alumni Ticket package includes:
  • Paladins game ticket for Friday 6 February 2026 as they host the University of Ottawa Gee Gees
  • Pre-game reception from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm Saturday 7 February 2026 at the Wharf and Feather at the Holiday Inn Waterfront, Kingston Ontario
  • Pre-Game meal
  • RMC Paladin Hockey Merchandise
  • Carr-Harris Cup game ticket in the Alumni Section
In addition we have secured accommodations at the Holiday Inn Waterfront for Friday and Saturday nights at a group rate of $162/night (plus a $30/day parking fee). Rooms have been blocked until 6 January and are on a first come first serve basis. Contact the hotel direct at 613-549-8400 ext 2660 and mention “RMC Hockey Alumni Carr-Harris Cup or see the link at the bottom.
This weekend is proudly brought to you by the RMC Hockey Alumni, the RMC Paladins Hockey Team and the Royal Military Colleges Alumni Association along with supporting organizations Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront. Any proceeds from this event go directly to support the RMC Hockey Program.
With a little under 2 months until the 40th Anniversary game of the Carr-Harris Cup, the RMC Hockey Alumni continue to try to build on the weekend to make it enjoyable for all Alumni to come to Kingston for a weekend of shared memories.
We have just been able to confirm that we have secured ice time at the Slush Puppy Place on Saturday 7 February 2026 at 2pm for an Alumni Shinny game.  Ethan Coltart (RMC 2023) has stepped up to coordinate activities for the Alumni Game.
If you are able to make it to Kingston for the weekend and are interested in getting out on the ice to share some memories please feel free to contact me directly and I will get you in contact with Ethan.  Additionally if you know of former teammates in the Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Kingston areas who may be interested help get the word out for the event.
After the Alumni game, those who have purchased tickets can make their way right over to the Holiday Inn Waterfront to rehydrate and grab a meal before heading back to the rink in time for puck drop.
General admission tickets can be purchased here:  https://www.slushpuppieplace.com/event/38th-carr-harris-cup/ 
For General Inquiries contact [email protected]
To book a room at the Holiday Inn use this link.
For General Inquiries contact [email protected]

Chilliwack Homecoming and Reunions 17-19 July 2026

It has been almost a generation since CFB Chilliwack was closed and its main units moved to other bases – the School of Military Engineering to CFB Gagetown, the Officer Candidate School to St-Jean, and 1 CER and 3 PPCLI to Edmonton. The Engineers had been there since 1942 and CFOCS since 1967.  Nonetheless, there are thousands of ex-cadets from all services and classifications whose lives and careers were shaped by their time in Chilliwack.

At the corner of Vedder and Keith Wilson Roads in Chilliwack, there is a small park and cenotaph that has, over the years, become a focus in the local community for reflection and remembrance. When the military left, the City of Chilliwack generously took over the care and maintenance of the site and it has become a local attraction.

The year 2026 marks the 80th anniversary of the dedication of All Sappers Park & Memorial, which, aside from a small contingent of the reserve force, is the only remnant of the military in the area. To help remember our shared experiences in Chilliwack, the Canadian Military Engineers Association and others are planning a rededication of the site and an open homecoming reunion on the weekend of 17 – 19 July next year. The event is not restricted to Military Engineers, and anyone who has trained or served there at any time is encouraged to join us. As the original project to build the memorial was named Operation GRANITE in reference to the local material used to build the Cenotaph, this event is named Operation GRANITE II.

If you are interested in learning more about the history of the Memorial and Operation GRANITE II, go to A Brief History of the All Sappers Memorial in Chilliwack BC and the Operation GRANITE II site, or contact the Op GRANITE II PMO at [email protected].

Feature photo caption:

All Sapper’s Cenotaph was unveiled on 14 July 1946 by the Governor-General of Canada, Viscount Alexander of Tunis. Looking on are Lt-Col Mitchell, VC, MC, Camp Commandant and designer of the park;  General Charles Foulkes, CDS; and Maj-Gen Bert Hoffmeister, GOC Pacific Area.

Le cénotaphe des sapeurs a été inauguré le 14 juillet 1946 par le gouverneur général du Canada, le vicomte Alexandre de Tunis. On y voit le lieutenant-colonel Mitchell, VC, MC, commandant du camp militaire et concepteur du parc ; le général Charles Foulkes, CÉMD ; et le major-général Bert Hoffmeister, commandant général de la zone Pacifique.

Retrouvailles et réunion à Chilliwack

Près d’une génération s’est écoulée depuis la fermeture de la BFC Chilliwack et le déménagement de ses principales unités vers d’autres bases : l’École du génie militaire à la BFC Gagetown, l’École des officiers candidats à Saint-Jean, et le 1er RGC et le 3 PPCLI à Edmonton. Le Génie étaient présents depuis 1942 et l’École des officiers des Forces canadiennes depuis 1967. Néanmoins, des milliers d’anciens élèves-officiers de tous les services et de toutes les classifications ont façonné leur vie et leur carrière à Chilliwack.

À l’angle des chemins Vedder et Keith Wilson, à Chilliwack, se trouvent un petit parc et un cénotaphe qui, au fil des ans, sont devenus un lieu de recueillement et de commémoration dans la communauté locale. Après le départ des militaires, la Ville de Chilliwack a généreusement pris en charge l’entretien du site, qui est devenu une attraction locale.

L’année 2026 marque le 80e anniversaire de l’inauguration du parc et mémorial des sapeurs. Hormis un petit contingent de la Force de réserve, il s’agit du seul vestige de l’armée dans la région. Afin de commémorer nos expériences communes à Chilliwack, l’Association du Génie militaire canadien et d’autres organisations prévoient une nouvelle inauguration du site et une réunion de retrouvailles ouverte à tous, le week-end du 17 au 19 juillet prochain. Cet événement n’est pas réservé aux ingénieurs militaires, et toute personne ayant été entraînée ou ayant servi à cet endroit est encouragée à se joindre à nous. Le projet initial de construction du mémorial ayant été baptisé Opération GRANITE en référence aux matériaux locaux utilisés pour la construction du cénotaphe, cet événement s’intitule Opération GRANITE II.

Pour en savoir plus sur l’histoire du mémorial et de l’opération GRANITE II, consultez la page « Bref historique du mémorial des sapeurs à Chilliwack, en Colombie-Britannique, et du site de l’opération GRANITE II », ou contactez le bureau de gestion de projet de l’opération GRANITE II à l’adresse [email protected] .

 

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